Get Weird on Halloween With Whiskey and Strawberry Blood Clot Shots

Admit it: fake blood is one of the best parts of Halloween. Whether you're trying to look exquisitely gross or scare the living hell out of someone, it's one of the oldest tricks in the book -- and you can take your theatrical skills even further with this creative cocktail idea for blood clot shots. Cinnamon whiskey, hard apple cider, and homemade strawberry syrup form the perfect combination of seasonal spice and fruit-forward smoothness, topped off with brûléed marshmallows for dramatic presentation. Absolutely vile-looking; definitely delicious.

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Blood Clot Shots

Yield: 4

Ingredients:

1 pint strawberries

1 cup sugar

⅓ cup water

2 ounces hard apple cider

2 ounces cinnamon whiskey

Mini marshmallows

Butane torch, to finish

Red food dye, to garnish (optional)

Directions:

Make Strawberry Syrup: In a blender or food processor, blitz the strawberries into a purée (feel free to add some water, if needed). Strain the purée through a fine mesh strainer to extract any seeds, and then pour it into a medium-sized saucepan. Add the sugar, stir, and simmer on low heat for approximately 10 minutes or until thick. Set aside to let cool.